Eileen Townsend
Compass
(628) 250-3928
72 Total Sales
10 in West Berkeley
$839K - $2.1M Price Range
1261 Hearst Ave Berkeley, CA 94702
West Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $717,000 - $791,197
1
Bed
1
Bath
665
Sq Ft
$1,129/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- Corner Lot
- Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
As of April 2026Welcome to 1261 Hearst Ave, a charming 1+ bedroom Craftsman bungalow located on a corner lot in prime North Berkeley. A spacious front porch offers the perfect spot for morning coffee. Inside, the sunlit living room features warm hardwood floors, crown molding, and generous windows that create a bright, airy feel. The dining area showcases a vintage hutch and sideboard with stylish pendant lighting. The updated kitchen includes marble countertops, gas range, skylight & dishwasher. There’s one spacious bedroom and a versatile bonus room that could work beautifully as an office or for guests. Stylish bathroom with new marmoleum floors and vanity + sun tube. Basement with laundry and storage! Thoughtfully designed, the home lives larger than its square footage. The lavender vine, bougainvillea, meyer lemon, Japanese maple bloom & fruit throughout the year. Located near Acme Bread, Kermit Lynch Wine, shops and restaurants on 4th St, Shattuck, & University: Peet’s Coffee, Design Within Reach, CB2, Zut! Tacubaya. Less than half a mile to North Berkeley BART, close to AC Transit and major highways. Neighborhood parks: Ohlone, Cedar Rose and Strawberry Park. Walk Score® 93 / Bike Score™ 100. Leave your car at home and enjoy all that this wonderful community has to offer! BESO Score 10.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Vanguard Properties License #01493849 Listed on: 02/27/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1923
Lot Details
- 1,066 Sq Ft Lot
- Corner Lot
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Crown Molding
- Pendant Lighting
- Wood Flooring
- Basement
- Laundry in Basement
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- North Berkeley Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 572082142
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 27, 2026
Closed on
Mar 20, 2026
Sold by
Naomi Irie and Adrian Leung
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Maria Cavallo-Merrion
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Dean Thomas
Bridges 8 Real Property Sales & Management Inc
List Price
$629,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
$91,000
14.47%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$30,799
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.99%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$398,802
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$351,997
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 7, 2014
Sold by
Mcquillen Mark and Goebel Angela
Bought by
Irie Naomi and Leung Adrian
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$404,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 6, 2012
Sold by
Krefman Adam J and Krefman Amy Elizabeth
Bought by
Mcquillen Mark and Goebel Angela
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$342,900
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 13, 2010
Sold by
Nadler Andrew R and Flinn Diane C
Bought by
Krefman Adam J and Kurtz Amy Elizabeth
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 24, 2010
Sold by
Mitchell John L
Bought by
Nadler Andrew R and Flinn Diane C
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 17, 2007
Sold by
Mitchell John and John L & Helen G Mitchell Trus
Bought by
Mitchell John
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 19, 2005
Sold by
Mitchell Helen G and John L & Helen G Mitchell Trus
Bought by
Mitchell Helen G and Bypass Credit A Trust Of The J
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $491,925 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| Irie Naomi | $505,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Mcquillen Mark | $381,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Krefman Adam J | $347,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Nadler Andrew R | $220,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Mitchell John | -- | None Available | |
| Mitchell Helen G | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $400,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Irie Naomi | $372,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Irie Naomi | $404,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Mcquillen Mark | $342,900 | |
| Previous Owner | Krefman Adam J | $225,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2026 04/03/26 | Sold | $720,000 | +14.5% | $1,083 / Sq Ft |
| 03/12/2026 03/12/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/27/2026 02/27/26 | For Sale | $629,000 | -- | $946 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,539 | $612,048 | $185,714 | $433,334 |
| 2025 | $9,539 | $599,913 | $182,074 | $424,839 |
| 2024 | $8,803 | $588,015 | $178,504 | $416,511 |
| 2023 | $8,623 | $583,350 | $175,005 | $408,345 |
| 2022 | $8,478 | $564,911 | $171,573 | $400,338 |
| 2021 | $8,501 | $553,701 | $168,210 | $392,491 |
| 2020 | $8,086 | $554,954 | $166,486 | $388,468 |
| 2019 | $7,809 | $544,076 | $163,223 | $380,853 |
| 2018 | $7,684 | $533,410 | $160,023 | $373,387 |
| 2017 | $7,406 | $522,951 | $156,885 | $366,066 |
| 2016 | $7,191 | $512,700 | $153,810 | $358,890 |
| 2015 | $7,099 | $505,000 | $151,500 | $353,500 |
| 2014 | $5,661 | $382,728 | $114,818 | $267,910 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Maria Cavallo-Merrion
MC
Seller's Agent in 2026
Maria Cavallo-Merrion
Vanguard Properties
(510) 919-8841
4 in this area
159 Total Sales
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Corey Weinstein
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Corey Weinstein
Vanguard Properties
(510) 590-4290
8 in this area
104 Total Sales
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Dean Thomas
DT
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Dean Thomas
Bridges 8 Real Property Sales & Management Inc
(510) 529-5979
1 in this area
15 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41125374
APN: 057-2082-014-02
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